Jan 12 2009
A Night Out With Friends And A Rose Purse
I’m so sorry I didn’t get the last purse posted three days ago as promised. I’ve been working on an ensemble for CHA that is taking me far longer than I anticipated and I also took a day off from stamping and drove over to Orlando Saturday to met up with some of my SCS friends for a funtastic night. There are times when I truly believe I’m a total ditz! I forgot my camera and remembered it about halfway over to Orlando. My new friend, whom I totally adore, Silke Ledlow, sent me these pictures from her camera. Thank you so much Silke, you’re a treasure! I also got to finally meet a person who holds a very special place in my heart, we are fellow “Dirty Sisters” and were on the Dirty Dozen Design Team together, and without further adieu, the absolutely wonderful Denise Marzec . . . . love you Denise! We had a fantastic dinner at Don Pablo’s where this picture was taken and then went for coffee and I’m afraid I talked their ears off. I tend to be a chatterer, especially when I’m excited, and boy was I excited that night! Also at the dinner were Deb Felts, Penny Allen, and Kathy. Deb and I met up at Regionals in Tampa two years ago, I was so excited to see her again. I met Penny and Kathy for the first time and those two ladies kept us in stitches over Penny’s pond full of Gators and Beavers.
Standing: Deb Felts, Penny Allen & Kathy
Seated: Me, Silke Ledlow, and Denise
Denise and Silke, aren’t they adorable!
Edited to add this picture sent to me by Deb Felts
Today’s purse is a rose purse that I designed using the small rose border stamp. Due to time constraints, I have not taken a photo of the stamps. I will edit my post at a later date to include the picture.
I stamped the rose border around the edges of the purse and embossed it in gold and then stamped it again in the middle of the purse and embossed it in white. I masked the gold embossing before stamping with Versamark for the white embossing. I water colored the gold embossing and used a mixture of Pearl Ex and Gum Arabic to paint the white embossed flowers. The little flowers for the clasps were stamped from the Wildflowers stamp, water colored, cut out, and covered with several layers of Crystal Effects.
I added a little extra on the inside of this purse. After attaching the water colored Mulberry paper, I attached a pocket that I stamped and embossed on vellum cardstock using the Lace Scarf stamp. Once I adhered that down, I then drew with a Versamarker around the edge of the purse and embossed it. The little pocket is perfect for including a gift card. I plan on making similar cards for my mom and mother-in-law for Mother’s Day and including gift cards to their favorite shops.
- Stamps: Elegant Inspirations Sentiment, Stampin’ Up!
- Paper: Canson 140 lbs. cold-pressed water color paper, White Mulberry Paper, Vellum cardstock
- Ink: Versamark; Versapen
- Accessories: Tombow markers, heating tool, watercolor brush, blending pen, Ranger gold/gold tinsel EP, Crystal Effects; pearl beads, dimensionals, craft knife, self-healing cutting mat, More Mustard Reinker
OH I LOVE the roses Jerri! Such completely gorgeous craftsmanship!
And those sweet pictures! Oh you must have had such a great time! What precious privelages we’ve been given to build relationships through stamping
So glad you were able to see some in real life!
Jerri,
Just as breathtaking as the others, and what a fantastic idea, to use the purse as a gift card holder!
And how wonderful that you were able to get together with some fellow stampers! Isn’t it wonderful, being able to share your excitement and enthusiasm with friends who feel the same way you do about your craft.
And how especially wonderful that you were able to take time for you!!!
Happy Week,
Cathy
How nice to be able to meet these wonderfully talented ladies! Your purse is so pretty!
You always make such beautiful cards!
The purses are amazing works of art.
Your evening sounds like a fun time.
Jerri, you are a blessing!
Thanks for inspiring me to start some purses of my own.
I was so amazed by the violets, but you did it again!
You’ve blown me away!
Absolutely stunning!
Oh my, you just blow me a way with your talent. Love the purses that you have posted on your blog.
May I ask who makes them purse stamp? I have asked at my favorite stamp store and they haven’t heard of them.
Thanks for answering my enquiry.
Maxine
{{hugs}} Jerri, I can’t even put into words how excited I am that I finally got to meet you in person. You’re every bit the sweetheart that I knew you would be and it was GREAT to hang out with you…I just wish we could have hung out longer. I’ll always be a fan of your beautiful painting talent and I’m honored to call you a friend too.
Stunning, absolutely stunning. Your work is beyond words…know that the beauty of your work is breathtaking. Thank you so much.
Hugs
Heather
Sounds like you guys had a great time! It’s nice to get together when you have so much in common. Love your purses. They are all to die for. You certainly exhibit patience in doing these!! Looks like a lot of work - but oh, so worth it.
Jerri, this little purse looks so real! Beautiful as usual. I know you had fun w/the ladies…sure wish I could have been there w/you guys…maybe next time. Deb had asked me to go to regionals, but I just could not go this year. I would have loved to have met the other ladies as well.
Pinky
WOW– what a crew for dinner!!! I didn’t know Deb Felts was going to be there as well — how fun!!! She was up here last summer and I took her and her SIL to a little stamping party (I think it was a baby/adoption shower??) then we went for coffee as well afterwards!!! How fun to meet the entire crew!!! And your purse is just fabulous again — your talent just blows me away all the time!!! TFS!!!
Oh my world - Jerri - your purse card is out of this world!!! Drop dead gorgeous!!!
Jerri - I enjoyed meeting you as well. I especially treasured that we are both are Christians and share the same views (hugs)!!! Looking forward seeing you in the near future…..if you ever come up my way let me know!!!!
Jerri,
Thank you for sharing your beautiful purses. I am in awe of your talent. Good luck at CHA.
debbie peysen
WOW! How amazing to meet Denise and Silke!! I sooo wish I could meet you ALL!! If you are ever in Portland… The purse is amazing Jerri. Just beautiful.
What great fun and wonderful pictures!! Your purse is gorgeous, Jerri…and I totally LOVE it!! So delicate and beautifully detailed!!
What a lovely idea! You do a beautiful job coloring the designs. I enjoy your work!
Jerri, I am so glad you got to meet with new friends. It sounds like you had a wonderful time. I am sure you didn’t run out of things to talk about!
Your purse is absolutely stunning! Wow. It just takes my breath away. Everything about it is just gorgeous and I love the verse that you used inside.
Anyone would treasue this precious gift!
Have fun and enjoy your time in California! I am sure those taking your class are going to be in for a great time of learning! I sure wish I was going!!!!
Joan
I am so jealous you got to meet Denise and Silke! I’m sure it was a fabulous evening, and I hope one day I will be priviledged to enjoy hearing your chatter! Your purse is amazing again!! WOW…love the vellum inside and of course your amazing colouring!
Another gorgeous purse … you certainly have been busy!!!! I’m so glad that you were able to take the time and link up with these lovely ladies!! Always a fun time when a group of stampers get together!!
Girl, your talent is sooo amazing!!! The rose purse has to be my faviorite!!! The colors, embossing, lace…everything is spectacular!!! I love all the pictures, too…how wonderful to meet Denise and all the other wonderful ladies …wish I could have been there!!!
Another beauty, Jerri! The white is an elegant touch and really offsets the colorful flowers bordering it. How wonderful you were able to meet up with your stamping friends! I know it was a good time!
JEALOUS!! I’m so jealous!! lol What fun to meet up with friends. And now you’re off to CHA…
Jerri your purse is, as always, unbelievably and totally exquisite.
Hope you have fun at CHA… Really I do even if I am a little green. hehe
What a fun night out! We met Deb here up in the U.P.– she came to visit us! She is sooo sweet!
Your purse is just gorgeous, Jerri! The picture of it open is so pretty too– the glimmer from the gold embossing just gleams!!! Marvelous!!!
Have fun at CHA! Wish I was going–
I’m speechless, Jerri - your work is simply amazing! I can’t wait to meet you at CHA and take your class! I left an award for you on my blog. Feel free to participate - but only if you’d like!
All I can say is WOW! I was just directed to your blog and please know that It is already one of my favorites. It will take me weeks to go through all your back posts but it is a journey that I look forward to.
I fell in love with your purse cards and was excited to see your announcement about the on line store for ‘Me & Carrie Lou’ stamps. I will be checking back regularly to find the link on your blog.
Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talent with us.
Gayle
So beautiful! I followed a link from Suze Weinberg’s blog. So a big thank you to Suze. What great art! These are absolutely spectacular!
I am loving these purses!!!! Looks like you had fun in Orlando!!! I can’t wait for the on-line store - better start saving $$$ now.
Jerri
Your purses are beyond any words I have at the moment other than stunningly gorgeous. I wonder if you can connect me with a place where I can purchase the Me & Carrie Lou stamps and possibly see more of her line. I will definately visit your blog again.
Good heavens, girl, this is BREATH-TAKING!!! How fun that you got to hook up with so many fabulous women! I can’t wait to meet you and see you “in action” next week!!!
Jerri: Your purses are just gorgeous. What a lot of work - each one is just a beautiful piece of art. Thank you for the detailed instructions.
I just love your rose purse! It’s almost too beautiful to be true. I found your blog through Inspirational and I must say you do the most gorgeous things.